The Mount Pearl Paradise Chamber of Commerce has honoured a number of local businesses as part of their annual Best in Business Awards.

A number of metro-area businesses were recognized for their excellence and innovation and contribution to the local economy.

This year’s winners include Pardy’s Waste Management taking home the Innovation Award, Get Messy and JAC with the Business Excellence Awards and Up Sky Down Films winning Entrepreneur of the Year.

A full list of winners include:

Innovation Award – Pardy’s Waste Management
New Business of the Year Award – Premier Sports Academy
Local Impact Award for Mount Pearl – MUNN Insurance
Local Impact Award for Paradise – Carpenters Millwright College
Employee of the Year Award- Pam Evans with Easy Safety Training & Services
Entrepreneur of the Year Award- Up Sky Down Films
Customer Service Award – Catalyst Health Solutions
Business Excellence Award -15 employees – Get Messy
Business Excellence Award +15 employees – JAC